Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ling Yin Chang | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ling Yin Chang is a distinguished scholar in health behavior, developmental epidemiology, and public health, recognized for her extensive contributions to understanding how early-life environments and psychosocial factors influence lifelong health. Her research integrates behavioral science, quantitative psychology, and advanced longitudinal data analytics to explore critical domains such as sleep, mental health, aggression, resilience, developmental risk, and preventive health behaviors. By employing robust cohort designs and sophisticated multilevel modeling, Dr. Chang examines the complex interplay between family dynamics, social environments, and individual developmental pathways. Her influential body of work spans top-tier international journals in public health, pediatrics, epidemiology, behavioral science, sleep research, and adolescent health. She has produced high-impact scholarship reflected in 49 publications, 1,376 citations across 1,290 documents, and an h-index of 21 – demonstrating the reach and significance of her research within the scientific community. Dr. Chang’s studies on adverse childhood experiences, cardiometabolic risk, resilience mechanisms, and psychosocial development have contributed valuable insights that support evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and families. Beyond research, Dr. Chang is widely respected for her excellence in teaching, mentoring, and academic leadership. She has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to education, student development, and scholarly impact. Her active engagement with professional public health associations, international research networks, and cross-disciplinary collaborations further amplifies her influence. Through her rigorous empirical work and commitment to translating scientific evidence into meaningful public health improvements, Dr. Chang advances understanding of how social, psychological, and environmental determinants shape health trajectories across the life course. Her contributions continue to inform preventive strategies and promote healthier communities worldwide.